PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamar Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estevolksho Ateldiolve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estevolksho Ateldiolve will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Alexander
vs
Ateldiolve

161 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamar Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Estevolksho Ateldiolve!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ateldiolve motions for Alexander to come forward. Ateldiolve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ateldiolve misses with a wild combination.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Ateldiolve tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ateldiolve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander sets himself, and Ateldiolve steps forward looking for the clinch! Alexander avoids it this time.
Ateldiolve throws a sloppy head kick

and Alexander counters with a single leg into guard. Ateldiolve didn't expect that.
Alexander could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ateldiolve wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ateldiolve tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexander controlling from the top position.
Alexander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ateldiolve has Alexander pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Ateldiolve blocks nicely.
Alexander lands a couple of elbows.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alexander might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ateldiolve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ateldiolve is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Ateldiolve has closed the distance and engaged Alexander in a clinch.
Ateldiolve misses with a body punch.
Alexander looking to throw knees to the head but Ateldiolve is blocking nicely.

Ateldiolve has clasped his hands together around Alexander's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ateldiolve wants to stand but Alexander is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander struggling a bit here.
Alexander tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ateldiolve trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ateldiolve throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alexander manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ateldiolve is looking to pass Alexander's guard but actually Alexander recovers to full guard.
Alexander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ateldiolve on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ateldiolve trying to move into half guard but instead Alexander has managed to sweep!
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.
Alexander not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexander postures up and lands a big shot to Ateldiolve's brow.
Alexander postures up.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Ateldiolve throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ateldiolve keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ateldiolve is controlling Alexander's posture.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ateldiolve shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexander sprawls well. Alexander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ateldiolve gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ateldiolve sprawls and moves away.
Ateldiolve shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ateldiolve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ateldiolve fails with the takedown

and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Estevolksho Ateldiolve will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alexander clinches.
Alexander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Alexander decides to pull guard.
Ateldiolve trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Ateldiolve looking to pass the guard.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Ateldiolve is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Ateldiolve tries to pass.
Alexander trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Ateldiolve from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ateldiolve stops Alexander from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Ateldiolve darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
Alexander misses with a knee strike.
Ateldiolve is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexander is defending well.
Ateldiolve avoiding damage.
Ateldiolve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ateldiolve tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexander tries a knee to the head but Ateldiolve blocks it.
Ateldiolve avoids the elbow strike from Alexander, against the cage.

Alexander jumps into guard, dragging Ateldiolve to the mat.
Ateldiolve wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.
Ateldiolve sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ateldiolve trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ateldiolve wants to stand but Alexander has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ateldiolve won't allow Alexander to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ateldiolve with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ateldiolve slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Ateldiolve tries to pass.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jamar Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ateldiolve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ateldiolve blocks it with crossed arms.
Ateldiolve is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Alexander pulls guard effortlessly.
Ateldiolve trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamar Alexander dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ateldiolve fails to land with a series of punches.
Ateldiolve throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.

Ateldiolve moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexander is trying to maintain a safe position but Ateldiolve gets an underhook and turns Alexander into the cage.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but Ateldiolve has him pressed against the cage.
Ateldiolve is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ateldiolve pulls guard successfully.
Jamar Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ateldiolve looking for a sweep. Not yet Ateldiolve, not yet.
Alexander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ateldiolve tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ateldiolve trying to strike off his back.
Ateldiolve pulls Alexander in close to prevent any damage.
Ateldiolve keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Ateldiolve is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Ateldiolve is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ateldiolve closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander prevents Ateldiolve from breaking the clinch.

Ateldiolve gets control of Alexander's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ateldiolve will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander stops Ateldiolve from standing up.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Ateldiolve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Ateldiolve looking for a guillotine here but Alexander defends easily.
Alexander with a nice head shot there.
Ateldiolve is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ateldiolve tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexander tries to stand but Ateldiolve is controlling from the bottom.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Ateldiolve keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander postures up.
Ateldiolve wants to get back to his feet but Alexander is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexander engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexander swings for the body but Ateldiolve moves out of range.
Ateldiolve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Ateldiolve.

Ateldiolve moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexander looking to throw knees to the head but Ateldiolve is blocking nicely.
Ateldiolve is stalling here.
Alexander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ateldiolve walks away with a smile on his face. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ateldiolve tries for a takedown but Alexander circles away easily

and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ateldiolve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander slows the pace down in half guard.
Alexander blocks the strikes from Ateldiolve.
Alexander is taking a breather. Ateldiolve says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ateldiolve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexander is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander trying to control the action but Ateldiolve is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Estevolksho Ateldiolve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ateldiolve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estevolksho Ateldiolve!